Welcome to Sharon’s Read and Reflect — a cozy corner for curious minds and wandering thoughts! ✨ I’m Sharon Clara Fernandes, someone who believes reading adds wings to the mind and writing gives it a voice. 📚 Here, I pour my thoughts, a dash of humor, and a sprinkle of reflection into every piece I write. The more we read, the more we grow — and I’m learning right along with you! So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and let’s journey through words together. ☕💭
Have you ever woken up, stared at your to-do list, and thought, “Maybe I’ll just start tomorrow?” Don’t worry — you’re not lazy. You’re just out of shape… mentally. Because here’s the truth nobody told us in school: motivation isn’t magic — it’s a muscle. And just like your abs (that you swear you’ll find... Continue Reading →
Between smiles and sighs, emotions hide,We wear strength, but cracks reside.It’s not the storms that tear hearts apart—It’s the silent rain inside the heart. 💔 Have you ever noticed how it’s not the big storms that sink most relationships—but the slow leaks we ignore for years? The tiny hurts. The unspoken “I wish you understood.”... Continue Reading →
Life is messy, life is sweet,Like ice cream melting in the heat.I plan my day with perfect grace—Then trip on socks all over the place.I make to-do lists, oh so neat,But chaos laughs, “You can’t compete!”Emails pile up, kids start to scream,There goes my so-called ‘peaceful dream.’I tell myself, “You’re mentally strong,”Then lose my calm... Continue Reading →
Have you ever waited for the perfect time to start something — when your desk is clean, your mind is calm, your confidence is high, and Mercury is not in retrograde?If yes, congratulations — you’ve officially joined the world’s largest invisible club: The Perfectionist Procrastinators Society. Don’t worry, membership is free… and lifelong, unless you... Continue Reading →
When the city hum fades to a whispering breeze,And worries melt under swaying trees,The sky wears smiles in shades of blue,And time decides—“I’ll slow down too.”A squirrel holds meetings on mango trees,While butterflies gossip with honeybees,A brook hums tunes with no degree,Yet sings of joy far better than we.Shoes feel shy; they slip away,As toes... Continue Reading →
“Holidays are like snowflakes — beautiful for kids, but they melt parents’ sanity.” The last school bell rings. Backpacks fly. Children cheer. Parents… panic.Yes, that magical time has arrived again — school holidays — when children’s excitement reaches solar levels while parents’ patience begins its slow, smoky evaporation. For kids, holidays mean freedom. For parents,... Continue Reading →
Have you ever stared at your laptop screen wondering — “Is this spreadsheet slowly stealing my soul?”Or maybe caught yourself replying to office emails while half-asleep, accidentally ending a message to your mom with “Warm regards.”If yes, congratulations — you’re officially a working professional. That rare breed of human who can survive back-to-back meetings, juggle... Continue Reading →
What's something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail. If failure packed its bags and left for a long vacation, I’d probably start with something grand—like opening a cozy little café by the beach that serves both cappuccinos and conversations. I’d call it “Brewed Ideas.” People would come for coffee but stay... Continue Reading →
What was the hardest personal goal you've set for yourself? For years, my toughest personal goal was to lose weight. I battled with scales, salads, and self-promises that began every Monday and ended by Wednesday. The real enemy wasn’t the extra kilos — it was my inner procrastinator and her partner-in-crime, inconsistency. I was a... Continue Reading →
Who are your favorite artists? When someone asks, “Who are your favorite artists?”, my mind doesn’t just stop at painters or singers — it starts doing a joyful cartwheel through every form of art. Because honestly, how can you choose between Raja Ravi Varma’s regal strokes, A.R. Rahman’s soul-touching tunes, M.F. Husain’s bold horses, or... Continue Reading →
What is your favorite hobby or pastime? There was a time when my hobbies sounded poetic — reading novels, writing reflections, sipping coffee while contemplating life’s mysteries. Now? My favorite pastime is… taking a nap. And no, I’m not being lazy; I’m being realistic.Once upon a time, sleep was something I fought against as a... Continue Reading →
What would you do if you lost all your possessions? If I lost all my possessions, I’d probably start by staring blankly into space, wondering if karma took “minimalism” too literally. After the initial drama—imagine slow-motion tears and background violins—I’d take a deep breath and whisper, “Alright life, challenge accepted.”They say, “The things you own... Continue Reading →
What's a topic or issue about which you’ve changed your mind? For years, I believed a spotless house was the mark of a successful woman. The floors had to shine, the cushions must sit perfectly, and toys were supposed to live in their designated boxes (not under my feet). My mantra was simple — “Clean... Continue Reading →
Tell us about a time when you felt out of place. I have always considered myself a social butterfly, fluttering from one conversation to another with ease. But when I moved to my current place, that butterfly suddenly felt more like a moth circling a lamp that didn’t want me.The ladies around me already had... Continue Reading →
Your life without a computer: what does it look like? If computers suddenly vanished from my life, the first impact would be on my work. Since my job revolves around screens, emails, and endless tabs, I’d probably stare at my desk for a while wondering, “Now what?” No quick reports, no online meetings, no late-night... Continue Reading →
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